​Italy | In the end it comes down to the furnishings if one feels comfortable. That applies to both your home and holiday. These holiday houses have a particularly fancy interior which gives them a unique flair for your vacation.

A holiday house in Golf von Verbania costs on average USD 758 in the cheap travel period and USD 1,303 in the peak season per week. These details are of course in relation to the house and not per person as well as includes the obligatory additional charges.

On the fishermen’s island

A romantic gem for your next holiday can be found in the middle of Lake Maggiore. Come with us to Isola dei Pescatori, the "fishermen’s island".

For years now Italy has topped the popularity charts of holiday home tourists. In 2011 every fourth atraveo vacationer spent their holiday in Italy. Equally the first weeks of the current booking season are clearly indicating that the home of pizza and pasta will retain its top position and remain the most booked travel destination. Thanks to the diversity the country has to offer vacationers are able to find a new dimension on each holiday they spend here.

Vacation in a holiday home at Lake Maggiore

Located to the south of the Alps between Switzerland and Italy, Lake Maggiore is a large, deep lake which exerts an influence on the climate in the surrounding area, allowing exotic plants to thrive. Holiday houses around Lake Maggiore are surrounded by carefully cultivated gardens and provide a peaceful retreat set amidst the majestic splendour of the Lombardy landscape.

Holiday apartments in the Swiss mountains and sunny Italy

Wherever you look for holiday houses, Lake Maggiore with its variegated scenery has much to offer. Holiday homes in the upper part are completely alpine in character, while holiday apartments in the middle region have a more Italian flavour. The lake maintains a higher temperature during winter, while in the summer its gentle breezes cool the surrounding area. During July and August, the water stays at the perfect temperature of 20 °C.

Activities and events in the vicinity of Lake Maggiore

If you stay in holiday homes near Locarno, you might like to visit its famous film festival which attracts cinephiles from around the world every August. A vacation in a holiday home is also the perfect choice for families with children who will have fun at Lake Maggiore Adventure Park, aside from which the lake is great for sailing, windsurfing, or simply swimming and sunbathing.

You can also book a lesson and try paragliding to see the incredible lake formations from above, or rent a mountain bike and try the picturesque alpine routes. If you are looking for winter holiday rentals you will love the skiing as well as the Nordic walking near Varese. The lake's unspoilt nature and the best climate in Switzerland are well worth getting to know as there many holiday rentals and holiday houses to choose from and major cultural events to enjoy all year round.